Tag Archives: Cookeville

Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of reopening the connection between Salem Church Road and England Drive. Planning Director Jon Ward said that the connection was closed by ordinance in 2002 by city council against the recommendations of the Planning and the Public Works Departments. “Reopening this street would provide access to a traffic light-controlled intersection at Neal Street,” ... Read More »

East 20th Street between Washington Avenue and North Maple Avenue has closed for water repairs. According to the Cookeville Water Department, a main line break occurred Friday morning. Crews are on-site accessing the damage. The extent of repairs will determine if any water outages will occur from the event. The department asks motorists to stay clear of the area until ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved refunding the final outstanding bond issue from 2012 used for the construction of the Electric Department’s southwest substation. Finance Director Brenda Imel told city council members Thursday night that the original bond was some $4 million. “So the benefits of doing this is the interest on the remaining payments for the 2012 bonds range from 2 ... Read More »

Nick’s Restaurant and Banquet Facilities celebrates 50 years of business in Cookeville Thursday. Nick Philson opened the restaurant in 1971 and let his children carry on the family tradition. Co-Owner Nicole Wilson said her brother and business partner, Nick Philson Jr., operate the Jefferson Avenue location today. “We say a big thank you and especially after COVID,” Wilson said. “We ... Read More »

Supply chain issues are creating difficulties for several Cookeville city departments to purchase vehicles. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that his department received notice of a canceled order after the city council approved the purchase of a single-axel dump truck through Sourcewell. Woods said the discovery of a new contract available through the state provides an opportunity to ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Public Works Department is already prepping for winter storms by purchasing road de-icing salt. Director Greg Brown said that de-icing salt plays a key role in driving on icy roads. However, he said there can be a point where it becomes less effective. “The colder it is the less efficient the salt works,” Brown said. “So when it gets ... Read More »

Cookeville High School has started a new tradition with its senior athletes. “My Jersey, Our Journey” is a new program started by Assistant Principal Michelle Bowman, Counselor Julie Smith, and Football Coach Jimmy Maynord. Bowman said that senior football players will give their jersey to a faculty or staff member who made a positive impact in their lives. “They feel ... Read More »

The Nashville Predators and Cookeville Leisure Services are joining forces to build hockey interest. Program Coordinator Chris Devore said they set a date for November 13 to get equipment in the hands of kids. Devore said with Cookeville exploring the possibility of an ice rink in the city, it was time to rally the hockey community. “Trying to get it ... Read More »

Thursday is National First Responders Day but Putnam County responders spent the morning giving back to kids. Responders from around the county took over 30 students on a $115 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Cookeville Police Officer Mason Vaughn said the kids always start out shy during events but before you know it, they’re off and running. “It’s ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a subdivision regulation amendment that could require sidewalks for new residential developments along existing streets. Planning Director Jon Ward said those new developments with access to public sewer and within 1,000 feet of an existing sidewalk qualify. “This is a big change in and of itself,” Ward said. “We’ve never required that, and we’ve left ... Read More »